Q + A Zinc PCA Facial Serum Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Even Skin Pore Minimizing Dark Spot Skin Serum
This oil-control serum is formulated around Zinc PCA and Lactic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Acetyl Glucosamine to fade the look of dark spots and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract/Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Glycerin
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract/Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment Filtrate, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Collagen, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Zinc Lactate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Galactoarabinan, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Glutamate, Alpha-Arbutin, Zinc Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
